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Overview |
DePaul | Principia College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Elsah, Illinois | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 323 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | principiacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Principia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $18,039 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $27,051 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
DePaul | Principia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 209 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 100 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 61% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 970/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Principia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Principia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | N/A |
Diversity |
DePaul | Principia College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Principia College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 41% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Principia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 323 students)
DePaul vs. Principia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Principia College?
- DePaul University is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at DePaul than Principia College ($42,189.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than DePaul ($18,039 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Principia College are 24.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,870 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Principia College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 4% larger than aid received DePaul University ($27,051 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Principia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Principia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Principia College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Principia College (47.8%)
DePaul vs. Principia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Principia College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Principia College and DePaul.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/